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ADOPT ME: Splotchy loves chats and treats

ADOPT ME: Splotchy loves chats and treats

This young tabby would do well with kids and other cats
Man walks free after serving eight years in fatal stabbing

Man walks free after serving eight years in fatal stabbing

'He had already done a substantial amount of time. It saved the court system time and money,' says Terrence Barrett 's defence lawyer following appeal
Battle lines being drawn over 'unjust' acquisition of Keewatin

Battle lines being drawn over 'unjust' acquisition of Keewatin

Keep Keewatin Home wants Kingston museum to abandon 'abhorrent act' of moving ship; Museum calls group 'well-intentioned, but misguided'
Uptergrove basketball team caps history-making season

Uptergrove basketball team caps history-making season

Local team made it to county finals, lost only two games this season
'It's tough': Powerhouse Siskins sweep aside Terriers in Game 4

'It's tough': Powerhouse Siskins sweep aside Terriers in Game 4

'I played my whole junior career here and met a bunch of good guys who will be friends for life, so it’s tough for sure,' said emotional Josh Brown after the defeat
'A loss': Uncertainty on tap for local breweries, restaurants

'A loss': Uncertainty on tap for local breweries, restaurants

'There’s only so much you can draw out of a stone,' lamented local brewer of this year's alcohol excise tax increase — one of many hikes they're facing
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why so many Canadians are going bankrupt

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why so many Canadians are going bankrupt

This week's podcast: Millennials account for nearly half of insolvencies, thanks to soaring credit card debt, CERB payments — and predatory lenders charging nearly 400 per cent interest
COLUMN: Return of live Kiwanis Music Festival 'fantastic'

COLUMN: Return of live Kiwanis Music Festival 'fantastic'

This weekend marks the launch of inaugural Shivers and Sizzle Family Festival on a busy calendar of local concerts, events and happenings
Oro-Medonte council approves 4.5% tax hike, $1.6M for road work

Oro-Medonte council approves 4.5% tax hike, $1.6M for road work

The 2023-24 budget strikes 'balance of ensuring strategic investment into infrastructure projects and maintaining service levels,' says mayor